Aerospace Actuators Market Forecast & Growth Analysis, 2028

Q: Who are the key players in the market

Collins Aerospace Moog Inc Parker Hannifin Corp Woodward Inc Liebherr TransDigm Group Triumph Group Curtiss Wright Corporation Honeywell Aerospace and Safran SA are the leading players in the aerospace actuators market

Q: Which region is estimated to be the fastest growing in the market in the coming years

Asia Pacific is estimated to remain the fastest growing market for aerospace actuators in the foreseeable future owing to the opening of Boeing and Airbus assembly facilities in China A high focus on the development of aircraft indigenously by major Asian economies is adding a stir to the regions demand for actuators

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Market Insights

An aircraft actuator is a device installed in an aircraft that transforms electrical signals into mechanical movement. By moving levers and flaps, aircraft actuators have the ability to regulate velocity and engine speed. Key functions of actuators include adjusting flight control surfaces (rudders, elevators, ailerons, flaps, slats, and spoilers), positioning the engine inlet guide vanes, extending & retracting the landing gear, and opening & closing the cargo or weapon bay doors.

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the aerospace industry to the core, compelling industry participants to restructure their strategies and prioritize survival. The aerospace actuators market could not escape and witnessed a decline of 12.8% in 2020. The market further declined in 2021, due to slow air travel recovery paired with the halt in deliveries of B787 aircraft.

The rapid recovery in air passenger travel, coupled with huge order backlogs of aircraft, is helping the market recover from 2022 onwards. Overall, the aerospace actuators market is likely to rebound at a promising CAGR of 4.8%, in the long run, to reach US$ 13.4 Billion in 2028.

Recent Market JVs and Acquisitions: An inorganic growth strategy remains preferred in the market. Several crucial M&As led to several changes in the competitive landscape.

In 2022, Parker Hannifin Corp acquired Meggitt PLC for US$ 7.24 Billion. The acquisition further diversified Parker Hannifin Corp.’s presence in the market and expanded its portfolio of electromechanical actuators in the aerospace & defense markets.
In 2019, Parker Hannifin Corp. acquired Lord Corporation for US$ 3.675 billion (approx.). The acquisition expanded Parker Hannifin Corp.’s portfolio of materials science capabilities, electrification, and aerospace product offerings that are highly complementary.

Segment Analysis

Segmentations	List of Sub-Segments	Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
Platform-Type Analysis	Commercial Aircraft, Regional Aircraft, General Aviation, Helicopter, Defense, UAV, and Space.	Commercial aircraft is estimated to remain the biggest demand generator during the forecast period.
Actuator-Type Analysis	Primary Flight Controls, Secondary Flight Controls, Landing Gear, Thrust Reversers, Engine Controls, Utilities, Seats, Weapon Release, Missiles, and Others.	Primary flight control actuators are expected to be the dominant as well as the fastest-growing actuator type in the coming years.
Actuator Technology-Type Analysis	Hydraulic, Electric, Pneumatic, and Others	Hydraulic is expected to remain the dominant technology, whereas electric is estimated to be the fastest-growing technology type during the forecast period.
End-User-Type Analysis	OE & Aftermarket	Over the next five years, OE will remain the dominant and faster-growing end-user type.
Region-Type Analysis	North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World	North America is estimated to dominate the market, owing to the presence of numerous tier players, OEMs, and aerospace actuator manufacturers in the region.

Platform Type

The aerospace actuators market is segmented into commercial aircraft, regional aircraft, general aviation, helicopters, defense, UAVs, and space. Commercial aircraft is expected to remain the market's largest and fastest-growing platform type during the forecast period. A rise in the production rates of various commercial aircraft and upcoming aircraft programs is anticipated to boost market demand in the coming years.

Actuator Type

The market is segmented into primary flight control actuators, secondary flight control actuators, landing gear, thrust reversers, engine control, utilities, seats, weapon release, missiles, and others. The primary flight control actuator is expected to remain the dominant actuator type in the market, followed by secondary flight control actuators during the forecast period, owing to the high focus on safer and lighter flight control systems and the usage of a large number of actuators.

Actuator Technology Type

The market is segmented into hydraulic actuators, electric actuators, pneumatic actuators, and other actuators. Hydraulic is expected to remain the dominant actuator technology type in the market during the forecast period. Hydraulic actuators are easy to maintain and generate enough power to operate control surfaces with less weight & space. However, electric actuators are expected to replace conventional technologies due to their high efficiency, increased electric power, and precise level of control.

End-User Type

The aerospace actuators market is segmented into OE and aftermarket based on the end-user type. OE is estimated to remain the larger end-user type until 2028. Aftermarket held a smaller share of the market in 2022. Aerospace actuators have a long life usually aligned with the life of aircraft.

Regional Analysis

North America is anticipated to maintain its dominance in the aerospace actuators market. With one of the world’s largest fleets of both commercial and military aircraft, the USA is the market's growth engine. Most of the major players in the aerospace actuators market have their presence in the region to cater to the emergent needs of OEMs and be their partner for their upcoming aircraft programs or upcoming fuel-efficient variants of existing aircraft programs.

Over the next five years, Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the market owing to rising demand for commercial aircraft to accommodate growing passenger traffic, rising defense spending in important economies, the opening of Boeing and Airbus assembly plants, and the coming of indigenous commercial aircraft.

Key Players

The market is moderately concentrated, with the presence of some regional and global players. An inorganic growth strategy is preferred, especially by the leading players. Several crucial M&As led to several changes in the competitive landscape. The following are the key players in the aerospace flight control systems market:

Collins Aerospace
Moog Inc.
Parker Hannifin Corp
Woodward Inc.
Liebherr Group
TransDigm Group
Triumph Group
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Honeywell Aerospace
Safran S.A.

Research Methodology

This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s aerospace actuators market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period. The report segments and analyzes the market in the most detailed manner to provide a panoramic view of the market.

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We conducted more than 8 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

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Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
Market trend and forecast analysis.
Market segment trend and forecast.
Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Product portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve.
Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
Emerging trends.
Strategic growth opportunities for existing and new players.
Key success factors.

The aerospace actuators market is segmented into the following categories:

By Platform Type

Commercial Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Regional Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
General Aviation (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Helicopter (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Defense (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
UAV (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Space (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

By Actuator Type

Primary Flight Control Actuators (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Secondary Flight Control Actuators (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Landing Gears (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Thrust Reversers (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Engine Control (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Utilities (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Seats (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Weapon Release (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Missiles (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

By Actuator Technology Type

Hydraulic Actuators (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Electric Actuators (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Pneumatic Actuators (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Other Actuators (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

By End-User Type

OE (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Aftermarket (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

By Region

North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Others)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What will be the growth of the market in the coming five years?

The aerospace actuators market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% by 2028, driven by an expected rise in the production rate of key programs, entry of programs (B777x, C919, and MC-21), and expected rise in the aircraft fleet size.

Who are the key players in the market?

Collins Aerospace, Moog Inc., Parker Hannifin Corp, Woodward Inc., Liebherr, TransDigm Group, Triumph Group, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Honeywell Aerospace, and Safran S.A. are the leading players in the aerospace actuators market.

Which region is estimated to be dominant in the market in the coming years?

North America is estimated to remain dominant in the aerospace actuators market in the foreseeable future. North America is the aerospace manufacturing hub, with the presence of key OEMs as well as the presence of major actuator manufacturers.

Which region is estimated to be the fastest growing in the market in the coming years?

Asia-Pacific is estimated to remain the fastest-growing market for aerospace actuators in the foreseeable future, owing to the opening of Boeing and Airbus� assembly facilities in China. A high focus on the development of aircraft indigenously by major Asian economies is adding a stir to the region's demand for actuators.

Which actuator technology is estimated to be dominant in the market in the coming years?

Hydraulic is expected to remain the dominant technology type in the aerospace actuators market, during the forecast period due to several factors such as integrated redundancy in case of failure, overload protection, high speed, and force delivered by them.

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